Juanita Andersen is a Salvadoran-American actor based in Los Angeles after spending the last 10 years working in Chicago. She is SAG-Eligible and an Equity Membership Candidate. 

On stage, her Chicago credits include work with The Goodman Theatre, Victory Gardens, Teatro Vista, Griffin Theatre, Lifeline Theatre, Filament Theatre, Adventure Stage Chicago, and more. Regionally, she has worked with Williams Street Rep and Boise Contemporary Theater. Juanita can also be heard co-hosting Highlights Hangout, a podcast produced by Highlights for Children and Tinkercast.   

Juanita feels most at home performing comedic material and is particularly passionate about creating quality content for young people. As both a performer and teaching artist, Juanita is a proud company member with PlayMakers Laboratory. Juanita graduated with a BA degree in Theatre and Latinx Studies from Northwestern University.

Juanita is represented in Chicago by Shirley Hamilton Talent, Chicago Talent Network, and Stavins Talent.

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